ALLEGANY
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 27, 2008
** APPROVED
The regular meeting of the Board of
Legislators was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Chairman Curtis W. Crandall,
who then led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Invocation was given by Legislator Pullen.
ROLL CALL: 15 Present; 0 Absent.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES:
The Board meeting minutes of October
14, 2008 were approved on a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by
Legislator Pullen and carried.
Legislator Ungermann commented that there was more discussion than what
was reflected in the minutes on page 12 for Resolution Intro. No. 182-08
regarding an agreement with Public Sector HR Consultants, which was defeated.
PUBLIC
HEARING:
Chairman Crandall closed the regular
meeting to hold a public hearing on Local Law Intro. No. 4-2008, entitled “A
Local Law to Provide Increases in the Compensation of Certain County Officers.” There being no one desiring to speak, the
public hearing was declared closed and the Board reconvened in regular session.
PRIVILEGE OF
THE FLOOR:
Chairman Crandall granted privilege
of the floor to Paul Plants, NYS Oil Producers Association, who spoke in
support of the resolution urging a variance in oil and gas well drilling
regulations. The Department of Environmental
Conservation wants to limit any new field production to a ratio of one barrel
of oil to 2,000 cubic feet of gas. The
wells in
Chairman Crandall took the floor to
present framed Certificates of Appreciation to employees being recognized for
30 years of service to
·
John E.
Margeson,
·
Louise Windus,
Senior Tax Map Technician, Real Property Tax Service Agency
·
Timothy
G. Allen, Building Maintenance Assistant, Department of Public Works
·
Jeffrey
R. Hooker, Building Maintenance Assistant, Department of Public Works
·
Kristine
S. Young, Senior Case Manager, Department of Social Services
·
Rodrick
A. Francis, Road Maintenance Supervisor, Department of Public Works
·
Dawn S.
Santangelo, Engineering Technician, Department of Public Works.
Not in attendance,
but also to receive certificates are:
·
David J.
Bentley, Deputy Sheriff
·
Charles
K. Butler, Deputy Sheriff
·
Richard
G. Fontaine, Deputy Sheriff
·
Donna M.
Emrick, Job Developer, Employment and Training
·
Patricia
M. Francis, Senior Account Clerk Typist, Employment and Training
·
Frank K.
Karnes, Heavy Motor Equipment Operator II, Department of Public Works
Chairman Crandall granted privilege
of the floor to Assistant County Attorney Leslie Haggstrom who spoke on behalf
of the Allegany County Area Foundation.
The Foundation is in its 25th year. They are proud of the work they’ve accomplished
so far and appreciate the Board’s continued support. Annual Reports were distributed. Ms. Haggstrom introduced Robert Christian,
Executive Director, to accept a donation on behalf of the Foundation. Chairman Crandall presented Mr. Christian
with a check, drawn on the legislators’ non-tax-funded flower fund, and noted
that the Board appreciates the work accomplished by the Foundation. Over the past years, they have grown into a
vitally important part of the County.
Mr. Christian thanked the Board, as a group and individually, for their
support to the Foundation. They are a community
foundation belonging to the people of the County. Their work is made possible through donations,
and gifts like this are vital to allow them to continue giving scholarships and
grants, enabling some students to attend college who might not otherwise be
able to. Mr. Christian requested that
the Board share with the community about what the Foundation is doing and its
importance.
Chairman Crandall granted privilege
of the floor to Allegany County United Way Executive Director Julie Briggs
Cunningham and Campaign Chairman Donna Sweet.
Ms. Sweet noted that this is their 50th year, and since the
organization began in 1958, they have raised a total of $4,869,253. The
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS,
COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS, ETC.:
1. Placed
on each legislator’s desk was a copy of the Committee of the Whole minutes of
October 15, 2008 for review.
2. Correspondence
was received from the Allegany Senior Foundation thanking the Board for its
recent contribution.
3. A
news release was received from the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and
Development Board highlighting their October 16 meeting.
PROCLAMATION:
Chairman Crandall proclaimed October
26 through November 1, 2008 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION
NO. 180-08
ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW INTRO.
NO. 4-2008, PRINT NO.1, IN RELATION TO
A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE INCREASES IN THE COMPENSATION OF
CERTAIN
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That proposed Local Law Intro. No.
4-2008, Print No. 1, is adopted without any change in language, to wit:
Intro. No. 4-2008 Print
No. 1
A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE INCREASES IN THE
COMPENSATION OF
CERTAIN
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Legislators of the
Section 1. Commencing January 1, 2009, the annual
salary of the incumbents of the following County offices shall be as
follows: County Treasurer - $64,250;
Real Property Tax Director - $51,281; County Clerk - $57,250; County Attorney -
$86,250; Personnel Officer - $50,099; Public Works Superintendent - $66,521;
Public Health Director - $64,202; Social Services Commissioner - $68,471;
Employment and Training Director - $58,810; Coroners - $150 p/d.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect on the
date of its filing with the Secretary of State.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 12
Ayes, 3 Noes, 0 Absent
Voting
No: Kruger, Russo, Ungermann
Comments made regarding Resolution No.
180-08: Concern was voiced by Legislators
Kruger, Russo, and Ungermann about the state of the economy, the recent stock
market situation, and the anticipated increase in the County’s state retirement
payment. Salary increases are also
accompanied by the 51 percent benefit expense.
Granting increases at this time wouldn’t be setting a good example with
constituents. Economic times should
dictate where money is spent, and there are so many places where there is no
choice, so something has to suffer, and this is one.
It was also noted that there have been some
very productive meetings to establish a system of granting annual salary
increases, and there has been progress, but a comment was made that once a plan
is devised, it should be adhered to.
In support of the resolution, Legislator
Pullen commented that although the County has to have a balanced budget and
work through difficulties, the County’s mission involves delivery of services,
which is accomplished by department heads and the key positions such as those
included in the resolution. The
increases given were less than the cost of living and already reflect the realities
of our economic situation.
RESOLUTION
NO. 181-08
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON
EIGHT-YEAR REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
NUMBER ONE
Offered by:
Public Works Committee
WHEREAS, Agricultural
District Number One, being within the Towns of Allen, Birdsall, Centerville,
Caneadea, Hume, Granger, Grove, New Hudson, and Rushford, was created by
Resolution No. 162-2000 on July 10, 2000, and
WHEREAS, pursuant
to Agriculture and Markets Law § 303-a an eight-year review of the District is
required, and
WHEREAS, a
thirty-day notice of such review has been given, and
WHEREAS, the
reports of the County Planning Board and the Agricultural and Farmland
Protection Board have been prepared recommending a continuation of this
District with modifications in acreage, and
WHEREAS, the law
requires that a public hearing be held on such review, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That a public hearing on the review of
Agricultural District Number One shall be held by this Board at the County
Legislators' Chambers, Room 221, County Office Building, 7 Court Street,
Belmont, New York on November 10, 2008, at 2:00 P. M.
2. That the Clerk of the Board of
Legislators shall prepare, with the assistance of the County Attorney, a notice
of the public hearing, and cause such notice to be published in the Olean Times
Herald and mailed in accordance with Section 303-a of the Agriculture and
Markets Law.
Moved by: Mr. Fanton Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. McCormick
RESOLUTION
NO. 182-08
CREATING ONE POSITION OF CLINIC SECRETARY IN
THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That
one position of Clinic Secretary is created in the Health Department.
2. This resolution shall take effect on
October 28, 2008.
Moved by: Mr. Truax Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Dibble 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
(Memo: The Clinic Secretary position created by
Resolution No. 182-08 will be in addition to the existing Clinic Secretary who
is no longer functioning as Clinic Secretary due to a Plan of Correction
through the Article 28 Family Planning program, and duties have been reassigned
to her. A Clinic Secretary is needed in
the Family Planning and other Public Health clinics. Four clerical support positions will be
abolished when the Home Care Program transfers in December, so this position
will be filled with an existing staff member.
Funding will be 72 percent state and 28 percent County.)
Comments made regarding Resolution No. 182-08: Public Health Director Lori Ballengee
explained that the department already lost one clerical person in Home Care due to a resignation, and the existing
Clinic Secretary had to take over those duties.
Chairman Crandall noted that the new position falls in line with the
plan of adjustments in the Health Department.
RESOLUTION
INTRO NO. 188-08 (CREATING ONE POSITION OF CORRECTION OFFICER
IN THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT) was WITHDRAWN following a motion made by Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator
Reynolds and carried. Sheriff Tompkins
explained that the Deputy Sergeant planning to retire withdrew his retirement
papers, and he won’t need this new position until the retirement occurs. The retirement will result in the promotion
of a Deputy to Deputy Sergeant creating a staff vacancy.
RESOLUTION
NO. 183-08
APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
Pursuant to Public Health Law §§ 343 and 344
RESOLVED:
1. That Rajan Gulati is appointed to fill
a vacancy to the
Moved by: Mr. Truax Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. Kruger
RESOLUTION
NO. 184-08
WAIVER OF TRAINING FOR VETERAN
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, General
Municipal Law 239-C provides that the training required by Planning Board
Members may be waived or modified by the County when, in the judgment of the
governing board, it is in the best interest of the County to do so, and
WHEREAS, Allegany
WHEREAS, the
veteran Planning Board members have numerous years of experience, and have
attended numerous training sessions and seminars before the 239-C training was
required, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That the training requirements for the
following list of veteran Planning Board members be waived for the calendar
year 2008: Lee Gridley, Ronald Stuck,
James Ninos, Charles Jessup, Clifford Ackley, Dale Foster, Robert Ellis, and
Wendall Brown.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. Russo
Resolution Intro. No.
191-08 (Urging the State of New York
Department of Environmental Conservation to Implement a Variance in Existing
Regulations Pertaining to Drilling in the Upper Devonian Oil Producing
Formations above the Tully Limestone) was amended on a motion made by
Legislator Dibble, seconded by Legislator Fanton and carried by adding wording related to an attachment at
the end of the ninth “Whereas,” and changing the wording in the tenth
“Whereas.” (
RESOLUTION
NO. 185-08
URGING THE STATE OF
PERTAINING TO DRILLING IN THE UPPER DEVONIAN
OIL PRODUCING FORMATIONS ABOVE THE TULLY LIMESTONE
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, several
counties in the State of
WHEREAS, seventy
to eighty percent of oil reserves are still in place in
WHEREAS, new
technology has made the renewed production of oil and gas and a revitalization
of the oil and gas industry in
WHEREAS, the
recent rise in the price of oil has made it profitable to pursue oil and gas
development if state regulations and policies are industry friendly, and
WHEREAS, the
State of
WHEREAS, elimination of certain restrictions has
the potential to provide significant economic benefits with little
environmental impact, and
WHEREAS, recent worldwide economic events pose
serious new challenges to this state’s economy and the economy of
WHEREAS, it is critical to the well-being of all
New Yorkers that the state, in looking for new sources of revenue and economic
development, make every effort to promote the intelligent development and
utilization of our natural resources, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation maintains a geologic chart described as the
Stratigraphic Section of Southwestern
WHEREAS, the Allegany County Board of Legislators
had previously adopted Resolution 136-2008 urging the state legislature and
Department of Environmental Conservation to modify New York State Environmental
Conservation Law and regulations to eliminate oil well spacing and the gas-oil
production ratio in the Upper Devonian Period, Canadaway Group Formations, as
described in the Stratigraphic Section of Southwestern New York State
maintained by the State Department of Environmental Conservation, and
WHEREAS, present restrictions on shallow Upper
Devonian wells lead to premature abandonment of resources and does not protect
the correlative rights of mineral owners and well operators, and
WHEREAS, specific steps can and must be taken to
address these concerns, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That existing state regulations dealing
with oil and gas drilling be modified to provide that any Upper Devonian Period
well completed in horizons above the Middle Devonian Tully Unit and producing
less than ten (10) BOPD shall be deemed a marginal well. All of the sand lenses
comprising the Upper Devonian formations above the Tully Unit shall be
considered one producing horizon and not subject to commingling rules. These
wells shall be spaced in accordance with NYSDEC oil well spacing and not be
required to differentiate oil and gas saturations from sand to sand or wellbore
to wellbore. Furthermore, gas to oil production ratio requirements shall be
eliminated for any oil well drilled in the Upper Devonian where well depth is
above the Tully. For oil wells in old oil fields drilled in the Upper Devonian,
all spacing requirements shall be eliminated with the exception of property
line setbacks. If two adjacent properties in an old oil field have the same
mineral rights owners and operators the setback requirements shall be
eliminated.
2. That certified copies of this resolution
be mailed to New York State Governor David A. Paterson, NYS DEC Commissioner
Peter Grannis, the Senate and Assembly En-Con Committees, Senator Catharine M.
Young, Assemblymen Daniel J. Burling and Joseph M. Giglio, NYSAC, and the
InterCounty Association of Western New York.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Voice Vote
Seconded by: Mr. Dibble
Comments made regarding Resolution No.
185-08: Legislator Dibble illustrated
the importance of the resolution with the display of some oil field maps. The gas to oil ratio is presently prohibiting
the production of wells. He also used as
an example the following scenario: One
oil and gas company is looking at the Town of
RESOLUTION
NO. 186-08
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING
THAT ERRORS EXIST ON THE
2006 TO 2008 COUNTY AND
TOWN TAX ROLLS FOR THE TOWNS NAMED
WITH REGARD TO REAL
PROPERTY OF VARIOUS TAXPAYERS THEREIN;
DIRECTING MAILING OF NOTICES
OF APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR
CORRECTED TAX ROLLS AND
ORDERING THE VARIOUS TOWN TAX COLLECTORS
TO CORRECT THE TAX ROLLS;
PROVIDING FOR CHARGE BACKS OR CREDITS
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 554
WHEREAS, applications, for the taxpayers hereafter described, have
been made to the County's Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency, for the
correction of certain errors affecting their real property on various tax
rolls, and
WHEREAS, the Director has transmitted to this Board the
applications, in duplicate, together with a written report of his investigation
of the claimed errors and his written recommendation for action thereon by this
Board as to each application, and
WHEREAS, this Board has examined each application and report to
determine whether the claimed error exists, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That with regard to the applications
for the named taxpayers pertaining to claimed errors regarding their real
property on the respective tax rolls of the named Towns, this Board of
Legislators does determine that the claimed errors as alleged in those
applications exist and does approve those applications.
2. That the Chairman of this Board is
authorized and directed to make a notation on those applications and the
duplicates thereof that they are approved, to enter thereon the respective
correct extension of taxes as set forth by the Director in his report, to enter
thereon the respective date of mailing of a notice of approval, to enter thereon
the date of mailing of a certified copy of this resolution to the proper Tax
Collector, and to sign thereon as Chairman.
3. That the Clerk of this Board is
directed to mail to the below listed taxpayers a notice of approval stating, in
substance, that their application made has been approved, to inform the
Chairman of this Board of the date of the mailing thereof, and to inform such
respective taxpayers of the applicable provisions of subdivision seven of
Section 554 of the Real Property Tax Law.
4. That the Tax Collector of the Town of
Angelica is ordered and directed to correct in the 2008 County and Town Tax
Roll the assessment or taxes, or both, of the property assessed to the
following taxpayer and described as follows:
a. Benson,
Assessment: Land $500 Total $500
this Parcel should have been deleted from the Tax Roll, and the
Town of
School Relevy $8.52
Total $18.38
5. That the Tax Collector of the Town of
Grove is ordered and directed to correct in the 2008 County and Town Tax Roll
the assessment or taxes, or both, of the property assessed to the following
taxpayer and described as follows:
a. Hotchkiss, Joan M. & Lovelace,
Sharron R.; Parcel 9.-1-12.4
Assessment: Land $7,425 Total $7,425
this Parcel is a duplicate and should have been deleted from the Tax
Roll, and the
Town of
Fire $1.14
Total $191.62
6. That
the Tax Collector of the Town of Willing is ordered and directed to correct in
the 2006 to 2008 County and Town Tax Roll the assessment or taxes, or both, of
the property assessed to the following taxpayer and described as follows:
a. Taylor, Rick; Parcel 187.-1-983
Assessment: Land $9,522 Total $9,522
this Parcel should not have been on the Tax Roll because it doesn't
exist, and the
2006-2007
2006 School 2007 2008
Town of Willing $51.48 $52.50 $51.91
Fire $8.70 $8.74 $7.98
School Relevy $234.43 $224.83 $243.31
School Library $3.11
Total $433.46 $227.94 $208.88 $445.66
7. That the Clerk of this Board is
directed to forthwith mail a certified copy of this resolution to the various
Tax Collectors for the Towns stated above together with the original copies of
those applications completed in accordance with section two of this resolution.
8. The Clerk of this Board shall mail a
copy of this resolution to the above named School and the amount to be charged
to each School shall not be charged until 10 days after such mailing. Such amount shall be deducted by the County
Treasurer from the money payable to each School as a result of school taxes
returned after the date such amount is charged and which shall be paid to each
School after May 1, 2009. The
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Hopkins 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 187-08
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, a check in the amount of $5,571, representing the actual
cash value plus tax and title fee for a totaled 2001 Chevy Malibu County
vehicle has been offered by Zurich American Insurance Company, and
WHEREAS, a check
in the amount of $220.96, representing the full cost to replace a broken
windshield on a 1998
RESOLVED:
1. That the insurance payments from Zurich
American Insurance Company and NYMIR totaling $5,791.96, are accepted.
2. That the sum of $220.96 is appropriated
to Account No. CS1931.429 (Risk Retention – Uninsured Property Loss) and the
sum of $5,791.96 is credited to Revenue Account No. CS07.2680 (Risk Retention –
Insurance Recovery).
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Hall 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 188-08
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That HEAP and POE grant funds in the
amount of $15,500 not spent in calendar year 2007 are reappropriated as
follows: $4,000 to Account No. A6777.1;
$2,500 to Account No. A6777.8; $6,000 to Account No. A6787.1; $1,500 to Account
No. A6787.4; and $1,500 to Account No. A6787.8; with a sum of $6,500 to Revenue
Account No. A09.2801.40; and $9,000 to Revenue Account No. A10.3772.6787.
Moved by: Mr. Truax Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 189-08
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND
REVENUES IN OFFICE FOR AGING ACCOUNTS
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
WHEREAS, the Office for the Aging has
advised that due to supplements in Federal Grants Titles III-B, III-E, and VII
with the Department of Social Services, certain appropriations and revenues
should be increased, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That the following Office for the Aging
Accounts are increased a total of $3,959 as follows: $403 to Account No. A6773.4; $3,455 to
Account No. A6781.4; and $101 to Account No. A6786.4; with a sum of $403 to
Revenue Account No. A11.4772.01; $3,455 to Revenue Account No. A11.4772.05; and
$101 to Revenue Account No. A11.4772.10.
Moved by: Mr. Truax Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Dibble 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 190-08
TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN
OFFICE FOR AGING ACCOUNTS
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That the sum of $20,310 is transferred
within Office for Aging accounts, as follows:
From To Amount
A6722.1 A6772.4 $1,500
A6772.1 A6772.8 $2,000
A6773.1 A6773.4 $4,000
A6773.1 A6773.8 $1,400
A6776.1 A6776.4 $4,700
A6776.1 A6776.8 $1,100
A6778.1 A6778.8 $1,200
A6779.1 A6779.8 $ 300
A6780.1 A6780.8 $1,500
A6782.1 A6782.8 $1,100
A6784.1 A6784.8 $1,510
Total
$20,310
Moved by: Mr. Truax Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
Comments made regarding Resolution No.
190-08: Office for the Aging Director
Kimberley Toot explained that there were extra funds that could be transferred
from the personnel services accounts because of some personnel issues: their Coordinator of Services resigned and it
took a few months to fill the position, and there were a couple of medical
leaves.
RESOLUTION
NO. 191-08
TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN SOLID
WASTE CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES ACCOUNT
Offered by:
Public Works Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That the sum of $41,000 is transferred
from Account No. A8160.1 to Account No. A8160.4 to cover expenditures for the
remainder of year.
Moved by: Mr. Fanton Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
RESOLUTION
NO. 192-08
TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM
CONTINGENT ACCOUNT TO
LAW ENFORCEMENT SHERIFF
CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES ACCOUNT
Offered by:
Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees
RESOLVED:
1. That the sum of $31,250 is transferred
from Account No. A1990.4 (Contingent) to Account No. A3110.4 (Sheriff –
Contractual), to finance the purchase of scheduling software.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
(Memo: The scheduling software referred to in
Resolution No. 192-08 will be utilized for controlling and documenting all
work, including overtime, in the jail.
The Telestaff software has an initial contract cost of $33,250, of which
$5,000 is designated for a server. Initial
conversations with the Information Technology Department suggest that the
server can be purchased for between $2,500 and $3,000, resulting in an initial
cost of approximately $31,250. The
annual maintenance cost for the first year would be $4,470. The Sheriff anticipates recovering the
initial cost within a five-year period through better monitoring of all shifts
and control of overtime.)
Comments made regarding Resolution No.
192-08: Sheriff William Tompkins
explained that the software will pay for itself inside of five years. Currently they have to pay a person to call
staff in for overtime; sometimes that person is dedicated for an entire shift making
calls. The software would do that
automatically and makes a complete digital record to back-up contractual
obligations. It will give employees
access to the scheduling process, and days off will have to be approved
electronically. The system will keep
track of the entire process, something that has never occurred before. With the large number of employees, it’s
becoming impossible to keep up day to day.
The software also interfaces with our AS400 accounting system. Another advantage will be accountability. Savings will be realized by not having to
have personnel tied up making the overtime calls, and also by the eliminating
the problem of having two people show up for overtime, both claiming to have
been called in. Jail Administrator
Christopher Ivers spoke with other counties using the software and they speak
highly of it. Chairman Crandall noted
that contracts and agreements should be reviewed by the
RESOLUTION
NO. 193-08
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT OF COURT
SECURITY AGREEMENT (C200357)
BETWEEN THE
THE ALLEGANY
Offered by:
Public Safety and Ways and Means Committees
RESOLVED:
1. The amendment agreement for the period
April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2009, between the New York State Unified Court
System and the Allegany County Sheriff's Department for the provision of Court
Security, is approved.
2. That the Allegany County Sheriff being
authorized to execute such Amendment on behalf of the County.
Moved by: Mr. Dibble Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Reynolds 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
(Memo: The Court Security Agreement Amendment
approved by Resolution No. 193-08 includes reimbursement for services in the
amount of $288,957.)
RESOLUTION
NO. 194-08
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS WITH APPROVED
PROVIDERS OF PROGRAMS,
SEIT AND/OR EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOLERS
WITH DISABILITIES
Offered by:
Human Services Committee
RESOLVED:
1. That each Agreement titled "County
of Allegany Contract for Approved Providers of Programs, SEIT and/or
Evaluations for Preschoolers with Disabilities” with Pathways, Inc., and
Kid-Start, Livingston Wyoming ARC for the period September 1, 2008 to August
31, 2009, is approved.
2. That the Chairman of this Board is
authorized to execute such Agreements.
Moved by: Mr. Truax Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Pullen 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
(Memo: The contracts approved by Resolution No.
194-08 provide for special education services for preschoolers with
disabilities, and are renewed annually.
Services include: center-based programming, SEIT (Special Education
Itinerant Teacher), and evaluation services.
Reimbursement for services provided will be made at the rates approved
by the New York State Education Department.)
Resolution Intro. No. 201-08
(Resolution Urging the Governor and the
State Legislature to Reduce State Spending without Shifting Costs for State
Programs to
RESOLUTION
NO. 195-08
RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR AND THE STATE
LEGISLATURE
TO REDUCE STATE SPENDING WITHOUT SHIFTING
COSTS FOR
STATE PROGRAMS TO
Offered by:
Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, Counties
in New York have long served as the principal partner in administering the
State's most critical programs in areas such as health, human services, and
public protection, and
WHEREAS, as part
of administering these programs, the State mandates that counties fund a
significant portion of these programs through the county budget, and
WHEREAS, these
State mandates are the root cause of high property taxes at the county level,
and
WHEREAS, the
enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2008-09, included an across the board 2
percent reduction that affected over 100 county programs, and
WHEREAS, the
majority of the programs affected by this across the board reduction are State
mandated, thus, significantly limiting a county's ability to mitigate the
fiscal burden of this State action, and
WHEREAS, as
State policy makers continue to address looming State budget deficits it is
critical that they draw a clear distinction between "cuts" in State
funding and simple cost shifting that requires counties to fund a larger share
of State mandated services, and
WHEREAS, as
experienced managers who must balance their own budgets, county officials
understand and support the need for spending restraint, especially in difficult
times, and
WHEREAS, counties
believe that it is preferable to restructure and eliminate unnecessary and
wasteful spending than to implement across the board reductions without
examining the merits of each program and service, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That
the Allegany County Board of Legislators calls on the Governor and State
Legislature to reduce State spending without shifting the costs for State
programs to county government.
2. That this Board believes that by
working together, the State and its counties can fashion program efficiencies
and changes that provide real, timely, and mutual fiscal benefit, while
minimizing the impact on taxpayers.
3. That the Clerk of this Board is
directed to send certified copies of this resolution to Governor David
Paterson, the New York State Legislature, and all other members deemed
necessary and proper.
Moved by: Mr. Reynolds Adopted: Roll Call
Seconded by: Mr. Fanton 15
Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent
AUDITS:
A motion was made by
Legislator Truax, seconded by Legislator Kruger and carried, that the audits be
acted upon collectively and by totals.
A motion was made by
Legislator Truax, seconded by Legislator Dibble and adopted on a roll call vote
of 15 Ayes, 0 Noes, 0 Absent, that the audit of claims, totaling $1,678,134.99 including
prepaid expenses, be approved for payment as recommended by the County
Administrator. (
COMMENTS:
Legislator Reynolds
made note of an article written by Legislator Hall that appeared in the NYSAC News
entitled, “Innovation Solution Expands Wireless Network Capabilities.”
Legislator Pullen
commented on a recent article in “Business First” of
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned following a motion made by Legislator Truax,
seconded by Legislator Dibble and carried.